Singing Guide: Bugsy Malone
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Bugsy Malone Singing Tips
Bugsy Malone is a unique movie musical that combines some cool jazz music and hilarious plot. The entire cast of the film was children and young teenagers (even the one playing Bugsy Malone himself!), but they all performed really well. As a result, many people love watching and singing along to this classic movie.
If you're interested in learning how to sing like one of your favorite characters from Bugsy Malone, here are some tips for you!
Tallulah
Tallulah is a sassy and fun character in the movie. She's known for singing "My Name Is Tallulah", which is a stylish and upbeat song. If you want to sing like Tallulah, focus on developing your vocal control. A great exercise for this is the '3 Minute Warm Up' tool on Singing Carrots. With this exercise, you can easily improve your breathing, vocal range, and projection. Remember to have fun and embrace Tallulah's energetic personality!
Bugsy Malone
Bugsy Malone is the main character of the movie, and he's known for his cool demeanor and catchy songs like "So You Wanna Be a Boxer?". To sing like Bugsy, you need to work on your chest voice and breath control. Start by practicing the chest voice exercises in the 'Voice Comfort Zone' video. Once you've built strength in your chest voice, you can accurately hit the high notes in "So You Wanna Be a Boxer?" - the upbeat boxing theme song from Bugsy Malone.
Blousey Brown
Blousey Brown is another prominent character in the movie, and she's known for her solo "Ordinary Fool." The song is a slow ballad that showcases Blousey's emotional depth. To sing like Blousey, you'll need to work on your phrasing and vibrato. The 'Beggars Bounce' video is a great tool to learn how to control your vibrato. Pay close attention to how the singer adds emotion and personality in their voice.
Fat Sam
Fat Sam is a crowd favorite in Bugsy Malone, known for his love of food and catchy song, "Bad Guys." To sing like Fat Sam, you need to work on your vocal characterization and dynamics. The 'How To Record Your Voice' article on Singing Carrots provides great tips on how to add flair to your singing. Focus on your intonation, dynamics, and enunciation to sound like Fat Sam!
That's it! By practicing with Singing Carrots' tools and incorporating these tips, you'll be able to sing like your favorite character from Bugsy Malone. Enjoy and have fun singing along to your favorite Bugsy Malone tunes!